STC Radiologic Technology Class of 2017 Graduates

May 9, 2017 – Seven Southeastern Technical College students earned their place in the ranks of radiologic technology graduates on May 4 at STC’s Vidalia campus.

Georganna Tippett of Vidalia, Julie Yawn of Vidalia, Brianne Horton of Vidalia, Katherine Knight of McRae, Katie Norfleet of Lyons, Melissa Stephens of Vidalia, and Tiffany Carter of Wrightsville were recognized for completing STC’s Radiologic Technology degree program at a pinning ceremony in STC-Vidalia’s Tattnall Auditorium.

“The graduates you see here tonight have completed more than 30 credit hours of Radiologic Technology program instruction and at least 1500 hours of clinical education time,” said Tara Powell, STC’s Radiologic Technology program director.

Jim Smith of the Appling Healthcare System, an instructor from the students’ clinical learning affiliates, served as their guest speaker.

“It’s been a privilege to work with these girls the last two years,” said Smith. “You can really tell how much they have grown and it’s pretty amazing. I’m just trying to teach them confidence and to believe in yourself.”

During the ceremony, students gave awards for their clinical experience to Melissa Bass of the Appling Healthcare System for Most Outstanding Clinical Instructor, Jim Smith of the Appling Healthcare System for Most Outstanding Technologist and the Appling Healthcare System itself for Most Outstanding Clinical Education Site.

The students themselves also received awards from radiologic technology faculty and clinical affiliates. Melissa Stephens was voted Most Outstanding Student Technologist and the Award of Excellence in Academic Achievement was given to Melissa Stephens, who discussed the resiliency of the group and the substantially of their accomplishment as a whole.

“I think the most important thing we have learned is to not give up,” said Stephens. “Nothing could stop us. We each set a goal and worked hard to achieve it and here we are; we made it.”

For more information on radiology careers, visit www.southeasterntech.edu or call 912-538-3100 or 478-289-2200.

STC new Radiologic Technology graduates assemble before the May 4 pinning ceremony in Vidalia. Back row from left to right: Katherine Knight, Brianne Horton, Katie Norfleet, and Melissa Stephens. Front row from left to right: Tiffany Carter, Georganna Tippett, and Julie Yawn.